As a reminder, now is the time for graduating seniors to register for Lifetime Membership at a reduced rate. The reduced rate of $195.00 is available to all girls in grade 12, who graduated in Summer 2017.

The Lifetime (Adult) Membership will begin for the membership year 2017-18 starting on October 1, 2017. Graduating Senior Lifetime Memberships must be submitted on this form and returned to Rhonda Netzel* for processing. All forms are due by September 1, 2017 to ensure processing prior to the close of the current membership year on September 30. The reduced rate cannot be applied after September 30, 2017 for this year's graduating seniors.

Current Adult Members have the opportunity to renew their membership and purchase a lifetime membership through their MyGS Community.

Girl Scouts Lead the Way Luncheon Honoring Inspirational Women!

Join us on Tuesday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Signature Grand in Davie for a luncheon honoring inspirational women of Broward County. Awards will be presented to three professional women who are leaders in their industries and serve as role models for today's girls.

The Honorees are Juliet Murphy Roulhac of Florida Power & Light Co., Penny Shaffer of Florida Blue and Janet Wincko of City Furniture.

We are excited to share that the event will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Ellen Jaffe of Easy 93.1 and the Keynote Speaker will be Laurie Jennings of WPLG Local 10 News.

You can easily share the luncheon event on your social media via the GSSEF Girl Scouts Lead the Way Luncheon Facebook event here.

Getting ready for your next awesome adventure? Find your fave Girl Scout style and swag at our Jupiter Retail Store to make it the best ever. Remember that our Broward County Pop-Up Shop is open now. There is plenty of new merchandise to check out. Questions? Please contact Jodi Potter at jpotter@gssef.org.

GSSEF Online Store Open 24/7

You can shop anytime by visiting our Online Store that is open 24/7. With the store's new responsive web design,you can easily shop from your mobile device or tablet.

Get Ready for Back to Troop

It's that time of year when office supply stores are full of parents and students buying notebooks, pens and crayons to prepare them for a new school year. Don't forget that besides new school supplies, you'll also need all your Girl Scout gear because your next Girl Scout adventure is ready and waiting for you.

To help you get started, the GSSEF Retail Stores are running a Back to Troop promotion. Spend $75 or more on a single transaction beginning August 21st, 2017 through October 16, 2017 and earn a $10 coupon. The coupon will be valid on one in-store purchase of $25 or more November 1, 2017 through November 21, 2017.*

See stores for details. *Please Note: The $10 coupons given out at stores can only be used at the store that issues the coupon. $10 coupon codes that are sent to customers who shop online can only be redeemed online at www.girlscoutshop.com. Customers cannot use instore coupons online and online coupon codes cannot be used at the GSSEF council stores.

Get your Starter Kit and receive an Emoticon Bag for Free

Are you getting ready for a new year of Girl Scout adventures? A great item to add to your shopping list is a Starter Kit or Essentials Kit that has everything you need to get your Girl Scout year started right. And it includes a super cute Emoticon drawstring bag while supplies last. For additional information, see
flyer here.

Two amazing things are happening August 21!The Solar Eclipse and Back to Troop!

Get eclipsed! Do not be left in the dark wondering what just happened. Be prepared for one of the greatest events of the century on August 21. You'll now receive 30% off all eclipse merchandise, while supplies last and in-store only.

Program Spotlight

Signature Programs 2017-2018

We're thrilled to introduce our very own 2017 - 2018 series of exciting GSSEF Signature Programs. What are Signature Programs? They're exclusive council-sponsored programs that are large in scale and designed with totally unique and fun experiences JUST for Girl Scouts.

Chefs are on the cutting edge of entertainment and are masters of building community at the table. They also have the thrill of defining and redefining delicious in their kitchens every day. For this badge, try on a chef's apron as you throw a great dinner party, bring people together, and practice creating course after course with finesse and flair. Ambassador Girl Scouts will earn the Dinner Party Badge and will receive it at the workshop as they learn how to make and serve a three-course meal. Participants will receive a special gift from Duffy's for their future cooking needs.
Register here. Questions? Contact Mica Minor at
mminor@gssef.org.

The Great Outdoors with the Girl Scouts at Two Great Locations - Presented by Kolter Homes

In partnership with Kolter Homes, the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida invites you to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about Girl Scouts! Here's the perfect opportunity to introduce Girl Scouts to your friends. This event is open to all registered and non-registered
girls and their families. At this FREE open house style event, you'll have the opportunity to meet your local Girl Scout Council and learn more about the outdoors as you explore the nature preserve. This event includes a showcase of National Girl Scout Outdoor Badges with activities that will allow girls to begin their Girl Scout career on-site as they earn components towards the NEW and current Outdoor Badges! So grab some of your best friends and head on out to one of Kolter's beautiful properties and spend the day learning about what it means to be a Girl Scout! For additional information,
see flyer.

*Girl Scout membership dues are $40 per girl and $25 per adult, annually.

G.I.R.L. 2017 - October 6 - 8 in Columbus, Ohio

What an exciting time to be a G.I.R.L.! This October, join us for G.I.R.L. 2017, a one-of-a-kind event for every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ who wants to stand up, take charge, and change the world, for herself and for all of us. From October 6-8, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio, G.I.R.L. 2017 will draw more than 10,000 of the brightest, toughest and most capable girls and women in the world for an event that only comes once every three years! Learn more
here.

Summer of Service - Apply for a Grant to Support Your Take Action Project

Disney's Summer of Service Initiative is helping youth give back by providing grants to fund community projects. What a great opportunity for girls to get funds needed to make the world a better place!
Disney wants to help girls by offering a $500 grant to support their ideas for Take Action projects. Grant applications are due September 30th. Learn more
here.

Girl Scouts Take the Lead

Do you have photos from your troop or service unit activities or service projects that you would like to share? We'd love to give you a shout out.

G.I.R.L.s from Troop 10838, Troop 10789, Troop 10963 and Troop 10893 really had quite the summer adventure. Their Cookie Season proceeds fueled this trip. The troops' destination was Tennessee with several exciting stops along the way. The first one was in White Springs, FL where the 2nd Girl Scout troop was formed in 1912. From staying in yurts in Georgia to staying at Girl Scout Camp Tanasi (Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians), while exploring Knoxville, and rafting in the Great Smoky Mountains, these are just a few samples of the awesome travel experiences they had.

Taking action to learn more about the effects of trash in our oceans and beaches, these 25 G.I.R.L.s and their families teamed up with Sea Angels for an informational program followed by a GREEN clean-up at Ocean Inlet Park in Boynton Beach.They upcycled and recycled the trash that was collected.